Self Esteem Therapists in Seattle, WA
I am a Christian licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience helping clients get to a better place. Today, many of them are thriving in healthy relationships and living authentic lives filled with passion, purpose, and a sense of meaning. Despite what you're going through, there is hope for a better tomorrow. I can say that with certainty because of what I know about the human spirit. It is resilient and has the ability to recover quickly from hurt, pain and some of life's more challenging issues. If you found me, something is preventing you from living your best life, the life you were created to live. I'm here to help.
I am a Christian licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience helping clients get to a better place. Today, many of them are thriving in healthy relationships and living authentic lives filled with passion, purpose, and a sense of meaning. Despite what you're going through, there is hope for a better tomorrow. I can say that with certainty because of what I know about the human spirit. It is resilient and has the ability to recover quickly from hurt, pain and some of life's more challenging issues. If you found me, something is preventing you from living your best life, the life you were created to live. I'm here to help.
Are you feeling stuck, uncertain, or alone in your struggle? Your unique experiences and challenges are all valid! Perhaps you haven’t had the time or space to deeply explore your thoughts, feelings, and sources of stress. Considering counseling is a big step toward gaining a deeper understanding of yourself and an empowered approach to effectively meeting and navigating life’s challenges. I bring a person-centered approach and a trauma-informed lens to counseling, honoring your unique strengths and experiences.
Are you feeling stuck, uncertain, or alone in your struggle? Your unique experiences and challenges are all valid! Perhaps you haven’t had the time or space to deeply explore your thoughts, feelings, and sources of stress. Considering counseling is a big step toward gaining a deeper understanding of yourself and an empowered approach to effectively meeting and navigating life’s challenges. I bring a person-centered approach and a trauma-informed lens to counseling, honoring your unique strengths and experiences.
I believe in the transformative power of expressing who you are and how you truly feel. My intention is to create a warm, relaxed, judgment-free space that gives you the freedom to just be yourself and feel your feelings. My style as a therapist is open-minded, collaborative, and flexible. I prioritize getting to know you and what’s important to you in order to build a secure foundation for our work together. Within the safety of the therapeutic relationship we will work together to make sense of your experiences and build confidence to move forward in your life the way you want to.
I believe in the transformative power of expressing who you are and how you truly feel. My intention is to create a warm, relaxed, judgment-free space that gives you the freedom to just be yourself and feel your feelings. My style as a therapist is open-minded, collaborative, and flexible. I prioritize getting to know you and what’s important to you in order to build a secure foundation for our work together. Within the safety of the therapeutic relationship we will work together to make sense of your experiences and build confidence to move forward in your life the way you want to.
Do you feel like you’re carrying invisible wounds no one sees? On the outside, you keep it all together—but inside, your mind won’t stop racing and the pain never really lets up. The surface-level solutions aren't cutting it. You’ve done the journaling, listened to the podcasts, maybe even tried therapy before—but the same patterns keep resurfacing. These wounds run deep and affect your sense of self, your boundaries, and your relationships. Together, we won’t just manage symptoms—we’ll explore the roots. I offer depth-oriented therapy to help you understand your story and reconnect with your inner clarity and strength.
Do you feel like you’re carrying invisible wounds no one sees? On the outside, you keep it all together—but inside, your mind won’t stop racing and the pain never really lets up. The surface-level solutions aren't cutting it. You’ve done the journaling, listened to the podcasts, maybe even tried therapy before—but the same patterns keep resurfacing. These wounds run deep and affect your sense of self, your boundaries, and your relationships. Together, we won’t just manage symptoms—we’ll explore the roots. I offer depth-oriented therapy to help you understand your story and reconnect with your inner clarity and strength.
Do you worry, overthink, feel anxious, have panic attacks, PTSD, or avoid certain situations because of anxiety/trauma? Your thoughts may be racing, spiraling, or making you feel like you’re experiencing painful situations all over again. You may be left feeling highly anxious, overwhelmed, and not knowing how to cope. You may avoid certain situations, isolate yourself, find it hard to trust or connect with others, worry about what others might think, or become stuck in unhealthy coping patterns. At times, it can feel hard to function.
Do you worry, overthink, feel anxious, have panic attacks, PTSD, or avoid certain situations because of anxiety/trauma? Your thoughts may be racing, spiraling, or making you feel like you’re experiencing painful situations all over again. You may be left feeling highly anxious, overwhelmed, and not knowing how to cope. You may avoid certain situations, isolate yourself, find it hard to trust or connect with others, worry about what others might think, or become stuck in unhealthy coping patterns. At times, it can feel hard to function.
Elizabeth Bodee Rachel Wallace
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98107
I have 20 years of experience working as a Marriage and Family Therapist, I attended Mercer University School of Medicine. I have provided therapy in various settings including crisis, hospitalization, partial programs and have been in the private practice setting for 12 years. I assist with many therapy issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, communication, self-esteem, confidence, and mood disorders.
I have 20 years of experience working as a Marriage and Family Therapist, I attended Mercer University School of Medicine. I have provided therapy in various settings including crisis, hospitalization, partial programs and have been in the private practice setting for 12 years. I assist with many therapy issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, communication, self-esteem, confidence, and mood disorders.
Do you get thrown off center easily? Are you noticing patterns in your life you’d like to change, or experiencing despair, shame, or anxiety about who you are and what your life looks and feels like? We are shaped by the world around us, influenced by our experiences and relationships with not only other people, but with animals, plants, places, and all of the nonhuman world. We all experience pain and weather grief and loss, sometimes in hidden or unacknowledged ways. Therapy can be used to bring conscious awareness to elements in our lives which impact or limit us.
Do you get thrown off center easily? Are you noticing patterns in your life you’d like to change, or experiencing despair, shame, or anxiety about who you are and what your life looks and feels like? We are shaped by the world around us, influenced by our experiences and relationships with not only other people, but with animals, plants, places, and all of the nonhuman world. We all experience pain and weather grief and loss, sometimes in hidden or unacknowledged ways. Therapy can be used to bring conscious awareness to elements in our lives which impact or limit us.
The clients I work with are often struggling with staying organized, having a low mood, processing trauma, lacking confidence, or even understanding themselves and their unique identity. They are hoping to improve overall wellness and functioning in all areas of life. Some of my clients are self-motivated and seek out counseling themselves, or they're recommended for counseling by their school or family.
The clients I work with are often struggling with staying organized, having a low mood, processing trauma, lacking confidence, or even understanding themselves and their unique identity. They are hoping to improve overall wellness and functioning in all areas of life. Some of my clients are self-motivated and seek out counseling themselves, or they're recommended for counseling by their school or family.
Do you want to feel confident, at peace, trusting of yourself, and more connected in relationships, but feel stuck in some of this instead?: if I stop pushing myself so hard, I won’t be good enough; if I share my feelings or ask for what I need it'll be too much; I can't show the real me; I should be able to just handle this myself. Folks I work with are often seeking support with things underpinning or accompanying such feelings, including: anxiety, stress, negative thought loops, difficulty with self-esteem, trauma, challenges with boundary setting, and feeling disconnected.
Do you want to feel confident, at peace, trusting of yourself, and more connected in relationships, but feel stuck in some of this instead?: if I stop pushing myself so hard, I won’t be good enough; if I share my feelings or ask for what I need it'll be too much; I can't show the real me; I should be able to just handle this myself. Folks I work with are often seeking support with things underpinning or accompanying such feelings, including: anxiety, stress, negative thought loops, difficulty with self-esteem, trauma, challenges with boundary setting, and feeling disconnected.
I specialize in helping individuals and families with anxiety, self esteem, relationship issues, and parent-teen relationships.
Have you faced recent stress or life transitions? Have you felt held back by anxiety, depression, or low self confidence? Are you wanting to improve your relationships or start dating again? It can be challenging to ask for help especially if you have been feeling burnt out or overwhelmed. I provide a warm and comfortable space for you to unburden stress and heal the parts of you that are hurting. My goal is for you to feel empowered and heard in a place of nonjudgement. I'll not only help you gain insight into why you feel the way you do but will also give you here-and-now tools to start making changes.
I specialize in helping individuals and families with anxiety, self esteem, relationship issues, and parent-teen relationships.
Have you faced recent stress or life transitions? Have you felt held back by anxiety, depression, or low self confidence? Are you wanting to improve your relationships or start dating again? It can be challenging to ask for help especially if you have been feeling burnt out or overwhelmed. I provide a warm and comfortable space for you to unburden stress and heal the parts of you that are hurting. My goal is for you to feel empowered and heard in a place of nonjudgement. I'll not only help you gain insight into why you feel the way you do but will also give you here-and-now tools to start making changes.
Welcome, I am currently accepting new clients! Together we will create and environment that is compassionate, supportive and built on a foundation of trust. My therapeutic approach is highly relational, direct, and collaborative with the utilization of multiple therapeutic modalities. I work with children and teens struggling with social skills, emotion regulation, anxiety/depression, and coping skills. My natural ability to build rapport helps to create a space where they can recognize their challenges, build their strengths, and feel both understood and safe as they navigate through the complexities of being a youth today.
Welcome, I am currently accepting new clients! Together we will create and environment that is compassionate, supportive and built on a foundation of trust. My therapeutic approach is highly relational, direct, and collaborative with the utilization of multiple therapeutic modalities. I work with children and teens struggling with social skills, emotion regulation, anxiety/depression, and coping skills. My natural ability to build rapport helps to create a space where they can recognize their challenges, build their strengths, and feel both understood and safe as they navigate through the complexities of being a youth today.
You deserve to feel like yourself again — grounded, confident, and in charge of your life. If you’re feeling anxious, stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re constantly managing other people’s expectations, therapy can help you make space for your own needs. You might find yourself reacting strongly in situations or struggling with self-doubt, and not knowing why. Often, those feelings are tied to older experiences that shaped how we learned to protect ourselves — and now they’re just keeping us stuck. You want clarity, connection, and the tools to move forward with more ease.
You deserve to feel like yourself again — grounded, confident, and in charge of your life. If you’re feeling anxious, stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re constantly managing other people’s expectations, therapy can help you make space for your own needs. You might find yourself reacting strongly in situations or struggling with self-doubt, and not knowing why. Often, those feelings are tied to older experiences that shaped how we learned to protect ourselves — and now they’re just keeping us stuck. You want clarity, connection, and the tools to move forward with more ease.
If you feel stuck, not good enough, unable to escape the past or have healthy relationships--know that things can be better and that you have options. My role as a therapist is to guide you through exploring what beliefs and past events have led to you feeling this way, assisting you in safely processing through and releasing these lingering emotions, and teaching alternative and compassionate ways to cope with stress and triggers, so that you can be more satisfied with your life.
If you feel stuck, not good enough, unable to escape the past or have healthy relationships--know that things can be better and that you have options. My role as a therapist is to guide you through exploring what beliefs and past events have led to you feeling this way, assisting you in safely processing through and releasing these lingering emotions, and teaching alternative and compassionate ways to cope with stress and triggers, so that you can be more satisfied with your life.
My name is Jodi Aponte and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Washington. I provide solution-focused therapy with the intention of helping you be your best self. My main focus is to help my clients to achieve their goals and increase self-esteem. I know it can be difficult and frightening to seek help for mental health. I am here to help you through this process of healing and provide a safe space for you.
My name is Jodi Aponte and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Washington. I provide solution-focused therapy with the intention of helping you be your best self. My main focus is to help my clients to achieve their goals and increase self-esteem. I know it can be difficult and frightening to seek help for mental health. I am here to help you through this process of healing and provide a safe space for you.
I work with adolescents and adults on depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, interpersonal problems, and more. I have helped people who feel stuck in careers, relationships, and negative thoughts that leave them feeling constantly anxious. I provide insight necessary for growth and coping skills to help with maladaptive patterns such as anxious thoughts. My work is strengths-based, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive. I have an eye into Asian American issues such as perfectionism and emotional un-expressiveness in families. For those who desire, we can incorporate Christian faith into the counseling process.
I work with adolescents and adults on depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, interpersonal problems, and more. I have helped people who feel stuck in careers, relationships, and negative thoughts that leave them feeling constantly anxious. I provide insight necessary for growth and coping skills to help with maladaptive patterns such as anxious thoughts. My work is strengths-based, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive. I have an eye into Asian American issues such as perfectionism and emotional un-expressiveness in families. For those who desire, we can incorporate Christian faith into the counseling process.
You might feel overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Maybe you’re masking to get through the day, navigating transitions, or seeking clarity about your identity, emotions, relationships, stress, self-esteem, executive functioning, time management, anxiety, or social anxiety. My clients are often neurodivergent—autistic, ADHD, or both—or thoughtful people seeking support. Whether it’s your first time in therapy or a return, you want to feel seen, accepted, and supported without judgment.
You might feel overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Maybe you’re masking to get through the day, navigating transitions, or seeking clarity about your identity, emotions, relationships, stress, self-esteem, executive functioning, time management, anxiety, or social anxiety. My clients are often neurodivergent—autistic, ADHD, or both—or thoughtful people seeking support. Whether it’s your first time in therapy or a return, you want to feel seen, accepted, and supported without judgment.
You found me, welcome! It’s amazing you’re taking the first step to improving your life or returning to continue your growth. This is often challenging, scary, and uncomfortable, but as your therapist I will ensure your experience is seamless while providing an open, compassionate space to explore the challenges you face, whether that’s constant anxiety and overthinking, self-criticism, conflict and communication difficulties in your relationship, or family disconnection. The very fact that you’re here, seeking help, shows just how much strength and courage you already have, let’s increase that light within you together.
You found me, welcome! It’s amazing you’re taking the first step to improving your life or returning to continue your growth. This is often challenging, scary, and uncomfortable, but as your therapist I will ensure your experience is seamless while providing an open, compassionate space to explore the challenges you face, whether that’s constant anxiety and overthinking, self-criticism, conflict and communication difficulties in your relationship, or family disconnection. The very fact that you’re here, seeking help, shows just how much strength and courage you already have, let’s increase that light within you together.
Perhaps you're struggling in a relationship or social setting, unable to communicate, or stuck in negative patterns. You yearn for emotional connections, or perhaps you need to find your voice and set boundaries. Maybe you're an overachiever weighted down by your inner critic, or anxiety and depression have begun to cloud every corner of your life. You're ready for a therapist who truly understands and can guide you through to the other side.
Perhaps you're struggling in a relationship or social setting, unable to communicate, or stuck in negative patterns. You yearn for emotional connections, or perhaps you need to find your voice and set boundaries. Maybe you're an overachiever weighted down by your inner critic, or anxiety and depression have begun to cloud every corner of your life. You're ready for a therapist who truly understands and can guide you through to the other side.
I specialize in providing tangible tools and education to help you build a deeper sense of security, self esteem and confidence in life.
If you are wanting a more secure and authentic connection to yourself and the people in your life, I'd love to help. I can support you in strengthening your innate sense of wellbeing and self awareness so that you can face life's inevitable challenges with more ease. I can help you to untangle painful parts of your past that may be getting in the way of your ability to enjoy life and engage in the things that matter to you.
I specialize in providing tangible tools and education to help you build a deeper sense of security, self esteem and confidence in life.
If you are wanting a more secure and authentic connection to yourself and the people in your life, I'd love to help. I can support you in strengthening your innate sense of wellbeing and self awareness so that you can face life's inevitable challenges with more ease. I can help you to untangle painful parts of your past that may be getting in the way of your ability to enjoy life and engage in the things that matter to you.
If you're here, it's likely that something in your life feels off. You might be grappling with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, grief, or navigating life transitions. Whatever you're going through, know that you deserve compassion and support during these tough times. My aim is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where we can work together to understand your feelings and find ways to improve your well-being.
If you're here, it's likely that something in your life feels off. You might be grappling with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, grief, or navigating life transitions. Whatever you're going through, know that you deserve compassion and support during these tough times. My aim is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where we can work together to understand your feelings and find ways to improve your well-being.
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Self Esteem Therapists
When should a person seek therapy for low self-esteem?
When self-esteem problems begin to disrupt the healthy daily functioning of an individual, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not engaging with friends for fear of being judged, not completing work assignments because they don’t think they’re capable, or not finding romantic love because they don’t feel they’re worthy of it, a therapist may be able to help.
What are the signs of low self-esteem?
Low self-esteem is a common issue that can affect a person's mental and emotional well-being. Some common signs of low self-esteem include negative self-talk, perfectionism, social anxiety, difficulty making decisions, an inability to set boundaries, people-pleasing, and others. A lack of belief in oneself or one’s abilities and a feeling of not being worthy or deserving underlie most of these characteristics.
What causes low self-esteem?
Feelings of low self-worth can begin in childhood or adulthood. Being raised by a highly critical parent or growing up feeling constant disapproval can stay with a person well into adulthood. Specific issues in adulthood may also be a cause of low self-esteem. An unhappy relationship, a dysfunctional work or school experience can impact a person’s feelings of self-worth.
How can therapy improve self-esteem?
Therapists can help identify negative thought patterns that keep the client stuck in a loop of destructive self-talk and develop coping skills to change the voice in their head. A therapist can help with goal-setting, so that clients are better able to stay on task and build confidence from successfully completing work they’re proud of. Coaching a client on how to better communicate can improve relationships. These skills can result in someone with low self-esteem feeling empowered and living with less fear.